What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Staff - Residential position at North Valley Services?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $18.00 - $23.25 / Hour
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION :
Provides direct supervision, support and training to adults with disabilities receiving services from NVS.
PRIMARY SCHEDULE :
Five eight hour shifts per week with a 30-minute on duty lunch. Hours and days may vary and may include day, swing, or graveyard shifts, Holiday and weekend shifts, and over-time shifts as needed.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Works under the supervision of the Site Supervisor / Administrator as directed by the Director of Residential Services.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED :
Is responsible to supervise individuals with disabilities.
QUALIFICATIONS :
High School education or equivalent.
Current California drivers license, with an acceptable DMV printout and insurability, minimum of a 3 year driving history.
All personnel must meet the requirements of Title 22 and title 17
Ability to pass a DOJ criminal background check.
Ability to pass CPR and First Aid course.
Ability to be certified in all NVS intervention training including Pro-Act, Behavior Tools, PCM Practitioner Level 1 or 2.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Follows all procedures, policies, and guidelines of North Valley Services.
Provides direct supervision to clients and maintains daily assigned scheduled activities.
Participates in assigned client scheduled activities.
Collaborates and works efficiently with others.
Implements Individual Service Plans (ISP) (teach skills and coping techniques).
Provides support to clients in nutrition, shopping, cooking, menu planning and meal preparation.
Facility cleaning as listed on the House Duties Checklist .
Assists with prescribed medications, which are self-administered.
Recognition of early signs of illness and the need for professional assistance.
Assists clients with personal care needs as required (i.e. toileting, showering, brushing teeth, etc.)
Provides transportation services (buses and / or vans) and assist individuals on and off buses and vans as needed.
Performs daily documentation according to program guidelines.
Review and contribute to the communication log daily.
Assists in behavioral situations as they arise.
Participates in agency-sponsored trainings as required to meet mandated Continuing Education Unit requirements.
Presents and maintains a positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
Additional duties as assigned including filling in at other sites or departments as needed.
PHYSICAL DUTIES :
May have prolonged sitting.
May have prolonged use of computer.
May have prolonged use of phone.
May have prolonged driving.
May have prolonged standing.
May lift up to 30 pounds.
May assist in lifting clients.
Ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel.
STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE :
Ability to effectively implement individual client plans.
Keep a pulse on the job market with advanced job matching technology.
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.
Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right.
Surveys & Data Sets
What is the career path for a Direct Care Staff - Residential?
Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Direct Care Staff - Residential career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
